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Delhi NCR choked with traffic as full dress rehearsal commences for Independence day: See pics

A march past was conducted in the arena of the Red Fort as a part of the rehearsal.

Delhi traffic police issued a traffic advisory for August 15

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Delhi traffic police issued a traffic advisory for August 15

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation from the rampart of Red Fort on August 15. Meanwhile, Delhi Traffic Police also issued a traffic advisory for August 15.

 

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Netizens took to twitter to complain about the jams on rehearsal day

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Netizens took to twitter to complain about the jams on rehearsal day

The rehearsal at the Red Fort caused massive traffic jams on many highways in the Delhi-NCR region. Netizens took to twitter to warn others and alert the traffic police about the situation.

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Special passes will be given for Independence day

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Special passes will be given for Independence day

Only those vehicles with a valid pass issued by Delhi Traffic Police will be permitted around the Red Fort area on Independence Day.

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Traffic was seen on the Noida highways as well

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Traffic was seen on the Noida highways as well

The police have issued two types of passes for the invitees -- a triangular and a square pass. Vehicles with a triangle pass will be allowed inside the Red Fort complex while those with a square pass, will be permitted in the parking lot away from the Red Fort.

 

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On Independence day many roads will be closed

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On Independence day many roads will be closed

Delhi Traffic Police will close many roads on August 15 from 4 am to 10 am.

 

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Delhi police have asked travellers to keep note of the closed roads

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Delhi police have asked travellers to keep note of the closed roads

These include Netaji Subhash Marg from Delhi Gate to Chatta Rail Chowk, Lothian Road from GPO Delhi to Chatta Rail Chowk, S.P.Mukherjee Marg from H.C.Sen Marg to Yamuna Bazar Chowk, Chandni Chowk Road from Fountain Chowk to Red Fort, Nishad Raj Marg from Ring Road to Netaji Subhash Marg, Esplanade Road and its Link Road to Netaji Subhash Marg, Ring Road from Rajghat to ISBT and Outer ring Road from ISBT to IP Flyover i.e. Salimgarh Bypass.

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On Independence day, the traffic police will be ready to tackle all traffic jam issues

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On Independence day, the traffic police will be ready to tackle all traffic jam issues

Adequate informative signages will be displayed for the guidance of vehicular traffic destined for the Red Fort at all important traffic junctions, said Delhi Traffic Police in an official statement.

 

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